Church of Prophet Elias, Thessaloniki

The Church of Prophet Elijah was built in the 14th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The church's architecture is unique for Thessaloniki. The church's floor plan is laid out in a cross-in-square style. The exterior features alternating layers of brick and white ashlar. The east side of the church has intricate decorative brickwork. The architecture is similar to Constantinopolitan designs rather than typical Thessaloniki designs.

The church was designed to let in natural light. The windows are specifically oriented to light the church from sunrise to sunset and provide beautiful illumination for the church's wall paintings.

The interior features several preserved wall paintings dating to the 14th century. Scenes show Christ's childhood and miracles. Other scenes depict Saint Anne and the Virgin and the Christ and the Virgin.

During Ottoman rule, the church was converted to a mosque known as Sarayli Mosque. The church underwent restoration work in the 1950s.